Babcock has signed a $228 million deal with Queensland Government to provide emergency helicopter services for the Torres Strait and Northern Cape York Peninsula. The deal is for 12-years for two multi-mission Leonardo AW139 helicopters that will provide 24/7 service in the region.
The helicopters will be equipped with aeromedical capabilities including roll-on-roll-off stretchers, a winch, and an electro optic/infrared camera for search and rescue (SAR).
“Babcock has worked with the Queensland Government in the Torres Strait for 15 years the new aircraft will represent a step change for Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Health’s operations in the region, giving the community improved SAR and patient care,” commented Peter Newington, Managing Director Aviation & Critical Services, Babcock. “Our experience in the region gives us a unique understanding of the tasks and their interaction with the challenging environment due to the cluster of small islands, and ever-changing weather conditions.”